US warns that chip shortage could shut down factories
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. supply of computer chips has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising the prospect of factory…
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Dutch government eases lockdown despite soaring infections
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Prime Minister Mark Rutte further eased the Netherlands’ coronavirus lockdown, allowing bars, restaurants, museums, theaters…
Rihanna’s foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social-justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through…
Ski resorts aim for more efficient snowmaking amid drought
DENVER (AP) — The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious…
US consumer confidence remains high after January downturn
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined this month as persistent inflation and the highly-contagious omicron variant of…
Hess Corp Expects Higher Capital Spending, Production In 2022
(Reuters) – Hess Corp said on Tuesday it expects 2022 capital budget for production to rise 37% as the oil…
Wall Street Futures Down, Markets Spooked By Ukraine Fears, Fed Hawkishness
By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – European stocks picked up on Tuesday but Wall Street futures were down amid nervousness…
Toyota To Produce Record 11 Million Cars In Fiscal 2022 If Chip Supply Stable
(Refiles to remove media from headline) TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor Corp plans to produce a record 11 million cars in…
American Express Q4 profits jump 20% on card spending
Credit card company American Express said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profits rose 20% from a year earlier, as eager consumers…
Prescription drugs, medical devices boost J&J in Q4
Growing prescription drug and medical device sales nudged Johnson & Johnson past fourth-quarter earnings expectations, and the health care giant’s…